Chlidanthus soratensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Chlidanthus soratensis faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted high-altitude range in Bolivia. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from cattle trampling and soil erosion. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andean region pose additional pressures on the remaining populations.
Habitat
This endemic Amaryllidaceae species inhabits high-altitude grasslands and rocky slopes in the Bolivian Andes, typically found in montane environments between 3,000-4,000 meters elevation. It grows in well-drained soils among native grasses and shrubs in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons.
